Faculty First Year Experience (FFYE)
The Office of the Provost along with the Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) will offer a series of seminars tailored to the needs of new faculty here at Southern Miss.
FFYE seminars are held on Fridays from noon to 2 p.m. in Room 318 in the International Center.
For questions regarding FFYE, please contact Linda Bass at linda.bass@usm.edu or 601.266.6261.
FFYE Seminar Listings 2012 – 2013
October 5, 2012 - Things to Know Prior to Mid-term and Advisement Week
Join the staff of the Registrar’s Office and be prepared for mid-term and advisement week. This session will focus on SOAR (class rosters, posting grades, faculty center, etc.), FERPA, utilizing the Southern Miss SMART Sheet (student transcripts), tips for successfully advising students, general education core curriculum, and classroom location assignments. To register for this session, go to www.usm.edu/lec/workshops/register.php?session_id=594.
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: International Center, Room 318
Instructors: Debby Hill, Associate Registrar, Office of the Registrar, Carolyn Cawthon, Academic Advising Coordinator, Office of the Provost and Marlissa Northrop, SOAR Trainer, Learning Enhancement Center
Lunch will be provided
November 2, 2012 - How Do I Become a Success at Research and Publishing?
Join your fellow faculty members and understand how to become successful in the areas of research, publishing, and data interpretation. You will also learn how to advance with creative and scholarly activities to become successful at Southern Miss. To register for this session, go to http://www.usm.edu/lec/workshops/register.php?session_id=595.
Time: noon – 2 p.m.
Location: International Center, Room 318
Instructors: TBA
Lunch will be provided
February 1, 2013 - Planning for Pre-Tenure Review, Promotion, and Tenure
Promotion is based on achievements to date and tenure is given based on perceived promise for the future. With this in mind, faculty will learn how to best prepare for a successful third year review as well as tenure and promotion. Teaching, research, service, and collegiality will all be discussed. Presenters will include University administration, deans, and faculty. To register, go to http://www.usm.edu/lec/workshops/register.php?session_id=596.
Time: noon – 2 p.m.
Location: International Center, Room 318
Instructors: TBA
Lunch will be provided
